XEE4114494: Louis VII began the 2nd Crusade on the advice of Saint Bernard de Clairvaux (San Bernardo di Chiaravalle) and despite the opposition of Abbé Suger, to whom he left the administration of the Kingdom during his absence and that of Queen Alienor of Aquitaine (also called Eleonore de Guyenne, 1122-1204). Designed and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu in 1825., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117088: Merovee (447-458) defies Attila at the Catalaunique Fields near Troyes with Aetius and Theodoric I. He is the presumptuous King of the Francs-Salians and gave his name to the Merovingian dynasty. - Draw and grave by Ambrose Tardieu in 1825., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117103: Louis XVI (1754-1793) at the Assembllee des Notable, Convocation of the States General and recall of Necker in 1787 following a political crisis in reaction to the royal absolutism of Louis XVI - Draw and grave by Ambroise Tardieu in 1825, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117148: Charles IX (1550-74) is told by the Diet that his brother Henri d'Anjou (1553-1610) has been elected King of Poland - Ambassadors of the Diete of Poland (Lower House of the Polish Parliament) announce to the Duke of Anjou, future Henry III, King of France, his election to the throne of Poland, in the presence of Charles IX and Catherine de Medicis, 1573 - Draw and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu in 1825., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117158: Louis XV (1710-1774). The King and the Dauphin attend the Battle of Fontenoy, which was very important for the outcome of the war of the Austrian Succession. The Marshal of Saxony won the Battle of Fontenoy in 1748. - Designed and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu in 1825., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4148959: Louis IV (921-54) d'Outremer lands in France after the death of Raoul in 936 - Louis IV d'Outremer (d'Outre Mer, d'Outre-Mer) (921-954), dynasty of the Carolingians - It is brought back from England to France by Guillaume, Archeveque de Sens to regner under the tutelage of Hugues the Great - Engraving of 1825 in “” synoptic tables dediee to the children of France and employee for their education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4148981: Robert II, the Pious (ca. 970-1031) releases conspirators - Robert II dit “The Pious”” (ca 972-1031), dynasty of the Capetians - Knowing that 2 conspirators had been condemned to death, he made them communier, treat beautifully then render to freedom - Engraving from 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee to children of France and employee for their education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4148954: Childeric III (714-751) is dethroned and confined to a monastery - Childeric III detrone and enclosed by Pepin le Brit in a monastery in Saint Omer between 742-749 - Engraving of 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee to the children of France and employee for their education” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4151284: Clodion, The Hairy (c428-47) Retreats Across the Bridge after his Defeat by Aetius - Clodion dit “” Le Chevelu”” (ca. 428-ca. 448), ancestor of the Merovingians, leader of the Salians Francs - Clodion is defeated by Aetius, general of Valentinien III, who forces him to iron the Rhine - Engraving the Rhine - Engraving the Rhine - 1825 in France represented by synoptic tables to the children of France and employee for their education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4151292: Clovis I (465-511) Baptised with Men from his Army before the Battle of Tolbiac - Bapteme of Clovis 1st, 25th December 496: le roi des Francs (466-511) is baptized by Saint Remi (437-533), eveque of Reims, in Saint Martin Church - Engraving 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dedicated to children from France and employee for their education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4151294: Charles VIII enters Rome in 1494 to be declared Emperor of the Orient - Charles VIII (1470-1498) entered Rome on 31 December 1494. He was declared Emperor of Orient, before going to Naples to assert his rights there - Engraving of 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee to the children of France and employee for their education” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4147388: Clovis II (635-657) Selling Silver and Gold from the Shrine to Feed the Poor - Clovis II dit “” le Faineant”” to feed the poor made the gold and silver blades removed from the church of Saint-Denis - Engraving 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee to the children of France and employee for their education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4147856: Joan of Arc (1412-31) arrives at Rheims in 1429 to wait the coronation of Charles VII (1403-61) - Charles VII said “The Victorious” (1403-1461) - The English made the seat in Orleans, but Joan of Arc raised the seat, delivre Orleans and led the king to reims in 1429 - Engraving from 1825 in “” History of France represented by paintings Synoptics for children of France and employee for their education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4147857: Louis XVII (1785-95) sick and imprisoned - the Dauphin of France Louis XVII (1785-1795) sick in the prison of the Temple - Engraving of 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee to the children of France and employee for their education” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4147989: Philippe III The Bold (1245-1285) helps carry his father's coffin in in Basilica of Saint Denis in 1271 - Philippe III the Hardi transports the relics of his father Louis IX (Saint Louis) to the basilica of Saint Denis, necropolis of kings in 1271 - Engraving 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee to the children of France and employee pour leur education”” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4149845: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) at four stages in his life - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) a differentes epoques de sa vie - Engraving de 1825 in “Histoire de France represented by synoptic paintings dediee aux enfants de France et employee pour leur éducation” - Steel engraving by Ambroise Tardieu., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117060: Philip III made a solemn service to Notre-Dame and carried the coffin on foot to Saint-Denis which contained the chief and bones of Saint-Louis, the flesh and bowels having been placed in a tomb near Palermo in Sicily - Reign of Philip III of France. Ceremony at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris where Philip III pays tribute to his father, St. Louis. Designed and engraved by Ambroise Tardieu in 1825., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117072: Philip II (1165-1223), King Capetian, known as “Augustus”, proposes to give his crown to his soldiers if they are able to keep it one day before the Battle of Bouvines, but all prefer to keep their king. By winning this battle, Philip II destroyed a coalition formed against him in 1214 by John, Otton IV and the Count of Flander.- Designed and engraved by Ambrose Tardieu in 1825., Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4117090: Pharamond I (c370-427), King of the Franks. Raised up on a shield by his people who have elected him king - Pharamond, recognized by the Francs-Salians and the Gauls united in one people, is raised on a shield and walks around the camp in triumph - Legendary Franc Chief who would have lived in the 5th century - Draw and grave by Ambroise Tardieu in 1825, Tardieu, Ambroise (1788-1841) / Bridgeman Images